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NewsSeparate court entrances for domestic abuse victims
Government says family courts will be overhauled after review reveals 'long-standing failings'.
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Veterans prepare action against MoD over Iraq allegations
Hilary Meredith Solicitors acting for serving and former members of the forces who were pursued by investigators.
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‘Out of control’ firm collapsed with £1.1m debts and £12k assets
Former law firm manager fined after he allowed disbursement from public funds to be retained.
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Top health expert calls for face masks in court
Professor Trish Greenhalgh says court is a risky place for transmission of Covid-19.
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Record numbers of students enrol on bar course as pupillages dry up
More than 1,700 students started the Bar Professional Training Course in 2018, the highest number since the course began.
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Director fabricated probate forms and bought jewellery with client money
West London solicitor is struck off after admitting her conduct was dishonest.
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Inn under fire for raising rent during lockdown
Inner Temple has increased rents by 1.3% despite fears that coronavirus will cause chambers to collapse.
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Legislation to abolish some jury trials could be passed within weeks
Lord chancellor says option is ‘last resort’ but would provide 40% extra capacity.
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More firms cut NQ pay as City tightens belt
Clifford Chance, Allen Overy and Slaughter and May have all reduced their six-figure pay packages.
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HSBC faces £1.3bn group action over ‘sham’ Disney scheme
Claimants allege they were induced to invest in Eclipse Partnerships under false pretences.
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Veteran solicitor fined for failing to warn clients of off-plan property risk
Senior partner of Merseyside firm accepted he had a duty to flag up obvious risks which came to his attention.
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Starbucks toilet voyeur thrown out of profession
Facilities assistant agrees he should be prevented from working for any regulated law firm.
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Extra probate staff deployed as applications surge
Probate applications are now granted within six weeks, says HMCTS.
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Firms say coronavirus will be catalyst for business revamp
But survey of law firms also shows reliance on the temporary furlough scheme to keep paying staff.
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Allen & Overy cuts NQ pay
Solicitors qualifying in September 2020 will now receive a minimum of £90,000 a year.
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Two more paralegals banned by SRA in flurry of disciplinary action
Section 43 orders made against former employees of Slater and Gordon and Barlow Robbins.
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Caution over office reopenings
Law Society advises firms reopening offices to revisit health and safety policies.
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Pandemic having ‘disproportionate impact’ on protected groups
Legal diversity network insists firms must ensure women, ethnic minorities, LGBT+ staff and disabled communities are not unfairly affected by job losses and pay cuts.
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SRA assesses claims of sexual misconduct in 117 cases
Investigations follow surge in reporting over past six months.
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Junior lawyers demand higher pay for criminal defence work
Government’s criminal legal aid review does not go far enough, says division.
